Top 5 Casual Games on Android in South Africa: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the casual gaming landscape on Android in South Africa saw notable performances from several leading apps. Here's a closer look at the top five games based on their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends.

Royal Match from Dream Games, Ltd., experienced a surge in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 27.8K at the end of March. The game also saw a significant increase in weekly revenue, reaching around $128.9K in late February. Active users rose steadily, peaking at about 273.9K in mid-March.

Candy Crush Saga by King maintained a consistent presence with downloads fluctuating around 20K to 23.5K weekly. Revenue remained stable, with highs of about $68.4K in early March. Active users showed a recovery towards the end of the quarter, reaching around 273.5K.

MONOPOLY GO! from Scopely noted a modest download rate, with numbers around 6.7K at the start of the quarter. Revenue peaked at approximately $41.8K in early February, while active users saw a gradual decline, stabilizing at about 46.1K by the end of March.

Gossip Harbor: Merge & Story by Microfun Limited saw download numbers ranging from 7.5K to 13.8K, with revenue peaking at around $38.7K in late March. Active users increased steadily, reaching approximately 116.9K by the quarter's end.

Gardenscapes from Playrix reported a varied download pattern, with a peak of about 8.7K in late February. Revenue showed a steady trend, peaking at about $27.8K in late March. Active users displayed an upward trend peaking at approximately 93.9K before a slight dip at the end of the quarter.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic performance of casual games on Android in South Africa. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.